Candid

OCTOBER 10, 2024

A key factor in understanding the impact of Black-led nonprofits is the representation of Black leaders across the sector. Transformation, systems change, future focus…all of these are most likely to happen when those most impacted are involved in decisions for their communities.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Similarly, without robust support from funders, many nonprofits would struggle to fulfill their missions and extend their positive impact on communities. Grantmakers who are addressing these issues see their grantees as more than a means to an end for funder priorities. Their wellness is the outcome we’re responsible for.

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Candid

DECEMBER 9, 2024

For example, causes such as food security, housing, and disaster relief offer a tangible sense of impact and the ability to see the direct benefits of their contribution, says Rouland. Or has the sector disinvestment mainly impacted large educational institutions? Who are the main funders of education?

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Candid

JANUARY 28, 2025

So, when nonprofits are able to make technology investments, it directly impacts their mission. According to NTEN, program and service delivery effectiveness (96%), organizational capacity and growth (89%), and fundraising and financial stability (82%) were the areas nonprofits said technology investment most impacted their work.

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Candid

DECEMBER 16, 2024

In Sarasota County, it destroyed million-dollar homes on barrier islands, impacting the donors nonprofits and foundations rely on for disaster relief funding. million to the North Carolina Community Foundation to support recovery needs across Western North Carolina. Its a deep wound to the fabric of our region.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Strategic donor engagement, transparent reporting, and meaningful community involvement create the foundation for sustainable funding that powers long-term homelessness initiatives in underserved areas. Organizations that articulate these community-specific needs position supporters to make a targeted impact.

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Candid

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The need to center performance over prestige According to Altrata’s Ultra High Net Worth Philanthropy 2024 report, “[a]lmost 20% of UHNW individuals have a private foundation. Scalability and reach Identify nonprofits that do impactful work and have the potential to scale up but lack capacity and money to do it.

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Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

As founder and CEO of Altruist Partners LLC, creator of the Altruist Accelerator, I have almost 20 years of experience working in the social impact sector. In order to successfully scale, a nonprofit must build and inspire confidence among its potential donors that it can effectively deploy their money to address a social issue.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 14, 2023

million nonprofits in the United States and has issued ratings for nearly 200,000 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organizations. A clever use of a Candid Seal of Transparency is the Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) which occasionally promotes and embeds its seal on social media graphics.

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Candid

MARCH 31, 2025

Partnerships between nonprofits and for-profit companies can boost workplace volunteering and amplify community impact. Answer: a smooth sign-up and onboarding experience, strong communication, impactful results, and a feeling of appreciation. How nonprofits can deepen corporate partnerships. Fundraisers need to adapt.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2021

Water.org ’s approach to empowering people with safe water and sanitation delivers on long-term impact expectations and makes it convenient for donors to create the change they wish to see in the world. This metric in mind, monthly donors know the measure of their impact when they check the box to make their donation monthly.

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Candid

AUGUST 22, 2024

Advancing racial equity has become a critical imperative for philanthropies aiming to make a meaningful impact. For foundations with few or no staff, ensuring equitable representation and implementing racial equity practices can be both a complex and critical endeavor. Moreover, 68% of lean foundation boards are 100% white.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Once the preserve of large foundations and mega-donors, impact investing is growing in popularity, including among women and younger generations. More than 40% of millennials report engaging in impact investing, compared with 20% of baby boomers. What is impact investing? So what’s different about impact investing?

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Candid

JULY 5, 2022

private and community foundations to understand recent giving trends and forecast where giving is headed. [ Giving increased in FYE 2021 for most foundations compared to 2020, though payout was not as likely to increase. . The average payout by independent foundations in FYE 2021 was 6.9%, and the median and mode were 5%. .

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Candid

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Philanthropy invests billions of dollars annually to address pressing social issues. However, the positive impact of these contributions can be undermined when organizations fail to prioritize the safety and well-being of the people they serve. Challenges in promoting safeguarding practices The safeguarding landscape in the U.S.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

Foundations play a crucial role in supporting nonprofit organizations and driving positive change within communities. However, in recent years, there has been a growing recognition that foundations possess the potential to offer more than just monetary resources.

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Candid

JANUARY 22, 2025

They understand that hearing directly from the people most affected by their workand making changes to their programs and practices based on that feedback increases the impact of their work. Nonprofits and grantmakers alike increasingly recognize that listening to their ultimate constituents is essential to their mission.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 28, 2024

This flexibility ensures that operations can continue even if your physical office is impacted. If possible, establish these relationships beforehand so you can make an immediate impact. Make sure employees know what is expected of them and how to communicate if they are unable to work due to connectivity issues.

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Candid

JANUARY 6, 2023

Candid’s Issue Lab provides access to more than 33,000 philanthropic resources, which include reports, studies, surveys, and toolkits that cover a variety of issue areas and are contributed by social sector organizations from around the world. Expanding Equity: Inclusion & Belonging Guidebook , by the W.K.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

A Letter of Inquiry is a quick way to introduce your organization to a prospective funder and to open up a conversation about how a grant would make a positive impact on the community you’re serving and change lives. The reality is foundations often want to spread their resources around and give new organizations a chance.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 8, 2025

With the coming of a new year, a new presidential administration, and new potential impacts on all our communities, many of us are feeling a large range and mixture of emotions from fear to hope. It is essential for us to name and spend time sitting with what is not working so that it can act as a foundation for our learning journey.

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The data showed the world what Black nonprofit leaders have known for decades: Systemic issues in the social sector impact our ability to obtain the necessary resources to do our work. In December 2023, I was accepted into this program, which is designed to teach program participants the importance of prioritizing their well-being.

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Candid

AUGUST 5, 2024

How market research can help expand a nonprofit’s reach and impact To illustrate, let’s look at a nonprofit that provides engaging, age-appropriate content to help children understand social issues related to gender and sexuality. They also offer resources for parents and teachers to facilitate these important conversations.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Today, we’re announcing our third Salesforce.org Impact Labs cohort, which will focus on climate justice. Recognizing that the effects of climate change aren’t equal, this lab aims to co-design a technology solution to support low-income communities of color that are most impacted by the climate crisis. Why Climate Justice?

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 9, 2024

ORG Impact Awards last night at an annual celebration recognizing mission-driven individuals and organizations internationally. The winners of the.ORG Impact Awards are the very best of the.ORG Community and work tirelessly to create positive change every day.

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Google Research AI blog

MARCH 16, 2023

The Impact Lab team, part of Google’s Responsible AI Team , employs a range of interdisciplinary methodologies to ensure critical and rich analysis of the potential implications of technology development. Our work gives weight to Google's AI Principles.

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Candid

DECEMBER 3, 2024

According to Foundation Source’s survey on how Gen Z and Millennials view charitable giving, the next generation started giving at a young age—just 14 years old for the average Gen Zer—and they show continued interest in charitable activities. Connecting NextGen with their communities holds promise to maximize impact—and joy—in giving.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 31, 2022

When measuring your impact, you probably do so in relation to the specific needs of the community you serve, but you are also just one in a broader network of organizations working collectively to create a sustainable future for all. Each step you take to maximize your impact creates a ripple that carries through to create global change.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 31, 2025

A study out this month in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that microplastics pollution can even impact plants’ ability to photosynthesize, the process of turning light from the sun into energy. They’re using tarps, hoop houses and other technology to try to control conditions for their crops.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

In today’s digital age, creativity and impact are more vital than ever for organizations that aim to connect effectively with their audiences. The Discovery Center, through its interactive exhibits and rich multimedia, invites visitors to explore critical global issues like health, poverty, and education.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Whether its accessing corporate foundation grants or giving programs, engaging volunteers, or establishing long-term corporate partnerships, they often face barriers. Blank Family Foundation. Since its inception in 2019, the Beloved Benefit has raised over $24 milliondollars that directly impact communities.

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Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

. — Jessica Macy from The Do Good Collective Recruit a Serious and Engaged ‘Get ‘er Done’ Board Most of all, nonprofits need engaged, “Get ‘er Done” members willing to join committees and help the staff accomplish operational issues. They had recruited a nearly all-new board in critical professions.

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Candid

JULY 31, 2024

To help mitigate the pandemic’s impact on students, Congress allocated almost $200 billion in Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds. But even though these small investments can have a major impact on students’ success in and out of the classroom, teachers are often left to shoulder the cost.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Working with NGOs, thought leaders, and policymakers in DC for the last decade, she specializes in getting people to care about complex issues that might otherwise get ignored. Share the real stories behind your organization’s work, the impact you’ve made, and the challenges you face. Don’t fake it.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 19, 2024

It’s impossible to create that high-level, human-centered impact without getting into the weeds. Data is the foundation for every technological initiative. If any of the following issues sound familiar, it may be time for an intervention. But I may be glossing over an important point.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 4, 2023

In this post, we explore how these agents of change are fostering freedom and independence through activism and social impact, turning the ideals of liberty and pursuit of happiness into realities for those who are often forgotten. This organization goes beyond simply advocating for women’s rights locally.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 11, 2025

And in 2020, I founded Business for Good Foundation, a nonprofit philanthropy organization focused on closing the growing wealth gap and providing a hand up to underserved entrepreneurs. To put the issue into perspective, according to the Peter G. Petersen Foundation , the income of the 20% of wealthiest U.S. national average.

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